Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday declared “Transgender Day of Visibility” as the Biden administration faces backlash for celebrating the day on the same day as Easter, one of Christianity’s holiest days. issued an official statement acknowledging that.
Blinken said in a statement: Said, “Transgender Visibility Day celebrates the courage and resilience of transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people in every country and culture around the world.”
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On the day the resurrection of Jesus is celebrated, Blinken praised the “accomplishments and progress” made by “transgender people” in the “global struggle for equality.”
“Society treats transgender people with prejudice, discrimination, and violence, and in many parts of the world transgender people face violence, oppression, and lack of access to human rights and fundamental freedoms, such as freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. including violations of the United States and other countries,” Blinken added. .
He said they “have the right to live with integrity, safety, and dignity,” and “documents that reflect who they are, health care that meets their needs, and a life full of opportunity.” “I have a right to receive it,” he said.
“It’s clear that there is still much work to do,” Blinken said, adding, “I urge our partners around the world to work with the United States toward a world where transgender people can live freely, safely and openly as their true selves. I called on you to do so,” he said.
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He also posted on X:
Transgender people have the right to live with integrity, safety, and dignity. We will continue to fight for a world where transgender people can live safely, openly, and authentically.
Transgender people have the right to live with integrity, safety, and dignity. We will continue to fight for a world where transgender people can live safely, openly, and authentically.
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) March 31, 2024
In response to public backlash, Democrats rushed to issue a statement of support, with some claiming it was a coincidence that Transgender Visibility Day coincided with Easter Sunday.
And the White House defended the declaration, saying Biden was celebrating Easter and that politicians were “trying to divide and weaken our country with cruel, hateful, and dishonest rhetoric.” .
Children participate in the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 1, 2024. (Saul Loeb/AFP)
But while Easter has been celebrated for centuries, Biden was the first to do so. declared Exactly three years ago, March 31st was Transgender Visibility Day. newsweek report.
There was no official statement regarding Easter, but Blinken posted the following message on his X account: I hope it brings a renewed sense of peace and hope for brighter days ahead. ”
From my family to yours, I wish you a very happy and merry Easter. I hope it brings a renewed sense of peace and hope for brighter days ahead. pic.twitter.com/HQQUZuKhQ9
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) March 31, 2024
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